Eggners Ferry Bridge Work Begins Today

Drivers will encounter lane closures and traffic shifts on the U.S. 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge in Marshall County starting today.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the closure this week is part of a two-month project to apply a waterproofing epoxy. The project will progress in six phases, and is expected to be complete by June 22.


Phase 1 - Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the eastbound bridge.

Phase 2 - Friday, April 26 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.

Phase 3 - Sunday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the westbound bridge.

Phase 4 - Friday, May 3 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.

Phase 5 - Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the eastbound bridge.

Phase 6 - Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the westbound bridge.

During the 18-24 hour closures of U.S. 68-Kentucky Lake Bridge, motorists are advised to detour via U.S. 68 to Interstate 24.